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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said he feels comfortable being considered a possible candidate for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. He mentioned in an interview that he has not yet decided whether he will run.
Key Facts
Andy Beshear is the Governor of Kentucky.
He spoke in an interview with Ali Vitali on MS NOW.
Beshear said he is "comfortable" with being mentioned as a 2028 candidate.
He did not confirm whether he plans to run for president in 2028.
The interview clip was aired on a Thursday.
This discussion is about the next presidential race after President Donald Trump’s 2024 term.
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President Trump warned Iran that the U.S. will respond more strongly after Iranian forces attacked three American Navy ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The ships involved were the USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason.
Key Facts
President Trump issued a warning to Iran following attacks on U.S. Navy ships.
Three American destroyers were targeted: USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason.
The attacks involved missiles, drones, and small boats launched by Iranian forces.
The incident happened as the U.S. ships were leaving the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway.
U.S. forces intercepted and defended against the Iranian attacks.
President Trump said the U.S. would respond “a lot harder, and more violently” to threats.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic channel for global oil shipments and military movements.
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A Texas courtroom translator named Meenu Batra, who had worked legally in the U.S. for many years, was held in immigration custody for six weeks and has now been released. She shared her experience of feeling unsafe and constantly worried during that time.
Key Facts
Meenu Batra worked as a courtroom translator in Texas.
She had been legally working in the United States for decades.
She was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for six weeks.
After six weeks, she was released from custody.
Batra spoke about feeling like she was “constantly watching over my shoulder” while detained.
The interview was conducted by Shanelle Kaul for CBS News.
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Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State group have been charged after returning from Syria. They face serious charges including crimes against humanity and terrorism-related offenses.
Key Facts
Kawsar Abbas and her daughter Zeinab Ahmed were arrested in Melbourne and face charges for keeping a female slave in Syria.
Abbas faces four charges of crimes against humanity; Ahmed faces two similar charges.
Janai Safar was arrested in Sydney and charged with entering a conflict zone and being a member of IS.
Safar traveled to Syria in 2015 to join her husband, who was part of IS.
The charges carry maximum prison sentences between 10 and 25 years.
The three women were part of a group of 13 people returned from Syria, including nine children.
These people had been living since 2019 at the al-Roj camp in Syria.
The Australian government previously refused to repatriate this group and issued a temporary exclusion order to one member.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces challenges as progressive Democrats strongly compete in key Senate primaries, often against the party establishment’s preferred candidates. The contests in states like Michigan, Minnesota, and Iowa highlight tensions between traditional Democrats and progressives aiming to change the party’s approach.
Key Facts
Schumer’s chosen candidate in Maine dropped out early, signaling trouble for his control over some primaries.
Progressive candidates are running well-funded campaigns against moderate, establishment Democrats across the country.
Some moderate Democrats worry that nominating progressives with controversial backgrounds could reduce their chances to win Senate seats.
In Michigan, Rep. Haley Stevens is the establishment favorite but faces strong progressive opponents backed by figures like Bernie Sanders.
In Minnesota, progressive Peggy Flanagan leads in polls, challenging the establishment-backed Rep. Angie Craig.
In Iowa, Schumer supports Josh Turek, but he faces a fundraising and polling challenge from progressive Zach Wahls.
Despite difficulties, Schumer successfully recruited top Democrats in Ohio, Alaska, and North Carolina.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) has not yet endorsed candidates in some key primaries like Michigan, Minnesota, and Iowa.
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Tennessee changed its congressional map by breaking up a district where most voters are Black. This followed a recent Supreme Court decision that limited how lawmakers can consider race when drawing voting districts. The change led to protests in Tennessee.
Key Facts
Tennessee redrew its congressional districts in the middle of the decade.
The redrawing split a district that had a majority of Black voters.
This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling limiting use of race in district drawing.
The Supreme Court ruling was made last week.
Local people protested the changes in Tennessee.
The redistricting is part of a wider national debate about race and voting maps.
The news was reported by Ed O’Keefe for CBS News.
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Mississippi had a strong outbreak of tornadoes on Wednesday, causing major damage in several counties. At least 17 people were hurt, and many homes were destroyed or damaged.
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Mississippi experienced a severe tornado outbreak on Wednesday.
The storms caused widespread damage, including lifted roofs and collapsed walls.
At least 17 people were injured during the tornadoes.
Several counties in Mississippi were affected by the severe weather.
The town of Purvis was among the hardest hit areas.
Many people were left without homes due to the destruction.
Local news reporters covered the event and damages on site.
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Tom Homan, a border official, said there are ongoing talks about giving legal status to some immigrants who are in the U.S. without permission but follow the law. He said he would not speak ahead of President Trump’s position on this issue.
Key Facts
Tom Homan is involved in discussions about immigration status for some undocumented immigrants.
These immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally but are considered law-abiding.
Homan did not clearly say if he supports giving them legal status.
He deferred to President Trump on the final decision about immigration policy.
The comments were made in an interview with CBS News.
President Trump is the 47th U.S. President, currently serving his second term.
The topic is part of ongoing debates about immigration in the U.S.
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Spencer Pratt, a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, spoke about his lack of political experience during the first mayoral debate. He referenced former President Barack Obama as an example related to experience in politics.
Key Facts
Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles.
He is a Republican and a former reality TV star.
Pratt took part in the first mayoral debate.
He aims to replace the current mayor, Karen Bass.
Pratt mentioned former President Barack Obama when discussing his own political experience.
The interview was conducted by CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi.
The debate and interview were featured by CBS News.
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Spencer Pratt, known from the TV show "The Hills," is running for mayor of Los Angeles. He said he believes he will get about 51% of the votes in the upcoming primary election on June 2.
Key Facts
Spencer Pratt is a candidate for Los Angeles mayor.
He is known for being on the reality TV show "The Hills."
Pratt expressed confidence he will win the primary election.
He expects to receive about 51% of the vote.
The primary election is scheduled for June 2.
Pratt said he does not use typical political messages in his campaign.
He aims to focus on local issues in Los Angeles.
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Tennessee lawmakers approved a new congressional map that benefits the Republican Party, leading to protests. Other news includes a life sentence for a man who attacked a pro-Israel rally in Colorado, health officials monitoring cruise ship passengers amid a hantavirus outbreak, and powerful storms injuring people in Mississippi.
Key Facts
Tennessee passed a new congressional map that favors Republicans.
The new map caused protests in Tennessee.
A man was sentenced to life in prison for a firebomb attack on a pro-Israel rally in Colorado.
Health authorities are tracking passengers from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak.
Powerful storms in Mississippi injured at least 17 people overnight.
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A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's decision to cancel many humanities grants was illegal and unconstitutional. The judge said the administration did not have the authority to end these grants and stopped them from enforcing the cancellations.
Key Facts
The Trump administration’s Department of Government and Efficiency (DOGE) ended thousands of humanities grants in April 2025.
The affected groups included the American Council of Learned Societies, the American Historical Association, and the Modern Language Association of America.
These groups sued in May 2025, saying the administration had no constitutional right to stop or delay spending approved by Congress.
U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled the cancellations violated the First and Fifth Amendments and lacked legal authority.
The judge blocked DOGE from enforcing the grant cancellations.
DOGE staff did not review grant applications before deciding which to cancel and used ChatGPT to create reasons related to diversity and inclusion.
The judge noted DOGE staff involved were very young and inexperienced, especially concerning the humanities.
The ruling was combined with a similar lawsuit from The Authors Guild, another recipient of humanities grants.
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The US State Department will start canceling passports of parents who owe large amounts of unpaid child support, beginning with those who owe $100,000 or more. Soon, the program will expand to include parents owing more than $2,500, under a law from 1996, to encourage them to pay their debts.
Key Facts
Passport revocations begin on Friday for parents who owe $100,000 or more in child support.
About 2,700 US passport holders currently owe $100,000 or more.
The program will expand to cover parents owing more than $2,500 in unpaid child support.
The $2,500 threshold comes from a 1996 law that has rarely been enforced until now.
Previously, only parents renewing passports could have them revoked; now revocations will apply to all eligible passport holders.
Since the program was first announced in February, hundreds of parents have paid their arrears.
The program has helped collect $657 million in child support since 1998.
Parents with revoked passports will be notified and must pay their debts to get a new passport.
Those abroad when their passport is revoked can get emergency travel documents from US embassies to return home.
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The Justice Department is actively working on legal and political issues that support President Donald Trump’s goals. This includes reopening investigations related to the 2020 election in Georgia and pursuing legal actions against lawmakers and groups opposing the president’s agenda.
Key Facts
The Justice Department is focusing on President Trump’s main legal and political goals.
It is investigating voting records from the 2020 election in Georgia again.
Legal actions target lawmakers and groups that oppose President Trump’s policies.
These efforts show the Justice Department’s involvement in political matters linked to the president.
The information was reported by Justice correspondent Ali Rogin and journalist Amna Nawaz.
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President Trump supports shifting more disaster response duties from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to state governments. A review council he appointed is now suggesting changes to FEMA’s role in handling emergencies.
Key Facts
FEMA is a federal agency that helps during disasters in the U.S.
There is ongoing debate about how much responsibility FEMA should have versus state governments.
President Donald Trump believes states should take on more disaster response tasks.
A review council, chosen by President Trump, is studying FEMA’s role and making recommendations.
Deanne Criswell, a former FEMA leader, has spoken about these issues in an interview.
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A man from Minneapolis admitted guilt for attacking Representative Ilhan Omar with a syringe filled with vinegar at a public meeting in January. He could face up to 8 years in prison, but may serve between 4 and 14 months according to his lawyer.
Key Facts
The attacker is Anthony James Kazmierczak, aged 55.
The attack occurred during a town hall event in January.
Kazmierczak used a syringe filled with vinegar to harm Rep. Ilhan Omar.
He pleaded guilty to the attack on Thursday.
The maximum prison sentence he faces is 96 months (8 years).
His lawyer estimates he might serve between 4 and 14 months in jail.
Rep. Ilhan Omar is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota.
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U.S. forces attacked Iranian military sites after incidents involving American warships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump described the strikes as a minor response and said the ceasefire was still in place.
Key Facts
U.S. forces conducted strikes on Iranian military targets.
The strikes followed attacks on American guided-missile destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for international shipping.
President Donald Trump called the U.S. response a “love tap,” meaning it was limited and controlled.
The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) reported and confirmed the strikes.
President Trump said the strikes did not end the ceasefire agreement.
The situation involves military and security concerns between the U.S. and Iran.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf region.
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Early voting is happening in Louisiana while the state’s primary election plans are unclear. The Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s congressional map, which led the Republican governor to pause House primary elections until new district lines are drawn. However, early voting continues for the U.S. Senate race.
Key Facts
Louisiana is holding early voting despite uncertainty about the primary elections.
The Supreme Court struck down the state’s congressional map last week.
The Republican governor suspended the primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives.
New congressional district boundaries need to be created before those primaries can resume.
Voting for the U.S. Senate primary race is continuing as planned.
This situation is occurring during the early voting period in Baton Rouge.
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A group of Democratic donors called Democracy Alliance plans to spend tens of millions of dollars on new media and online content creators. They want to reach people differently than through traditional TV and paid ads, focusing more on digital platforms to support the midterm elections.
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Democracy Alliance is a network of progressive donors.
They plan to invest tens of millions of dollars.
Money will go toward new media and content creators online.
This marks a change from traditional media like TV and paid ads.
The goal is to support Democratic efforts for the upcoming midterm elections.
Pamela Shifman, president of Democracy Alliance, explained this new strategy in an interview.
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Senate and House Democrats are investigating whether President Donald Trump used his pardoning power in exchange for payments. They have asked more than a dozen people who received pardons or commutations to provide documents about money and communications related to the pardons.
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Democrats in both the Senate and House are conducting the investigation.
The inquiry focuses on possible “pay-to-play” actions involving pardons and commutations.
Over a dozen recipients of pardons or commutations have been contacted.
Lawmakers have requested documents about payment histories from these recipients.
Communications with lawyers or close associates of President Trump are also being reviewed.
The investigation aims to understand if pardons were linked to financial exchanges.
This is a legal and political inquiry into the use of executive clemency by President Trump.
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